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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
“Divya Kala Mela being organised by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  from 11th to 17th May 2023 in Guwahati
Divya Kala Mela to be organised in 12 more cities during 2023-24
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  is organizing a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, ‘Divya Kala Mela’ from 11 Th to 17 Th May, 2023 at Maniram Dewan Trade centre, Guwahati, Assam. The event would present an enthralling experience to the visitors as vibrant products from various parts of the country including Jammu and Kashmir, North Eastern states, handicrafts, handlooms, embroidery works and packaged food etc. will be seen together.
This is a unique initiative of DEPwD towards the economic empowerment of PwD/Divyangjan. The Divya Kala Mela presents a bigger platform for marketing and showcasing the products and skills of Divyang . The Divya Kala Mela, Guwahati is the fourth one in a series starting from December 2022 [ Delhi, December 2022,  Mumbai, February 2023,  Bhopal, March 2023].
Around 100 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from about 22 states/UTs will be showcasing their products and skills. There would be Products in the following broad category: Home Décor & Lifestyle, Clothing, Stationery and eco-friendly products, packaged food and organic products, Toys & Gifts, Personal Accessories - Jewellery, and Clutch Bags. It will be an opportunity for all to go ‘vocal for local’ and products made by Divyang craftsmen with their extra determination can be seen/purchased.
The 7 Days ‘Divya Kala Mela’, Guwahati will be open from 10.00 A.M. to 10.00 P.M. and witness a series of cultural activities, including performances by Divyang artists and well-known professionals. Visitors can also enjoy their favourite foods from various regions of the country at the event.
The event is scheduled to be inaugurated on 11Th May at 5.00 P.M. by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI. The occasion will be graced by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI, Smt. Pratima Bhaumik.
The department has grandiose plans to promote the concept, as part of which ‘Divya Kala Mela’ would be organized across the country. During 2023-2024 the event shall be organized in 12 cities beginning in Guwahati.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri. Piyush Goyal discusses Goa's growth potential with industry leaders
Government of India has Empowered citizens in last 9 years: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Panaji | 2nd June 2023
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, engaged in a productive interaction with industry leaders in Goa today. The event, organized by Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry was also attended by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Industries Minister of Goa, Shri Mauvin Godhinho.
Recognizing Goa as an ideal destination for the entertainment industry, Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for developing non-polluting industries in the state. He also highlighted the potential of Goa to become a hub for the soft skills industry. Additionally, tourism was identified as a key sector with the ability to transform the state's economy. Shri Goyal urged the state government to formulate policies promoting homestay tourism, providing a unique experience to visitors.
In order to boost tourism in Goa, Union Minister Piyush Goyal assured the establishment of a small working group dedicated to this purpose. The Minister commended the significant infrastructure growth witnessed by Goa over the past 9 years, emphasizing its positive impact on the economy.
To further enhance the industry, the Minister proposed collaboration between the Ministry of Commerce and the pharmaceutical sector. He envisioned the expansion of Goa as a pharma hub and called for exploring opportunities to facilitate this growth.
The Union Minister encouraged industry leaders to actively contribute their ideas to institutionalize the progress of the state. He expressed support for the concept of a tourism promotion council and stated his intention to engage with the relevant departments to discuss its implementation.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, while addressing the gathering, highlighted the considerable progress made by Goa in various sectors over the past 9 years. He emphasized that the first project under the PM Gatishakti initiative was successfully executed in Goa. Dr. Sawant proposed the establishment of a Medical Device Manufacturing Cluster and appealed to the Central Government for assistance in realizing this project.
Furthermore, Chief Minister Sawant announced that the Manohar International Airport in Mopa would soon commence handling cargo operations. He noted that this development would greatly benefit the pharmaceutical industry in the state, eliminating the need for dependence on facilities from other regions.
State Transport Minister Shri Mauvin Godinho highlighted the increasing air-traffic at the existing Dabolim Airport and the addition of new destinations through the Manohar International Airport. He emphasized the positive impact of having two airports on the state's tourism industry.He also urged the Union Government to develop Goa as a logistics and warehouse hub, citing its excellent connectivity through ports, airports, railways, and roads.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi Mujib Jackets to Add Sheen to Celebrations during Hon’ble PM’s Visit to Bangladesh
Khadi, the heritage fabric of India, is all set to catch eyeballs during the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bangladesh on March 26 & 27. Khadi and Village Industries Commission  has supplied 100 custom-designed “Mujib Jackets” that will be the attire of dignitaries during the visit of the Prime Minister.
“Mujib Jacket” is famed as the signature garment worn by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is called Bangladesh’s Father of the Nation. As Bangladesh celebrates “Mujib Borsho”, the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, had placed an order for 100 Mujib Jackets, ahead of the Hon’ble PM’s visit.
The specially designed Mujib Jackets have been made of high quality handcrafted Poly Khadi fabric. The black Mujib Jackets have been designed with 6 buttons, two pockets on the lower half and a front pocket on the left, as worn by Rahman. In keeping with the eco-friendly nature of the Khadi fabric, the covers for these jackets too have been made of black Khadi cotton fabric with Khadi India’s logo embroidered over it. These jackets will be carried in specially designed plastic-mixed handmade paper carry bags made at KVIC’s Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute  in Jaipur.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said that “Mujib Jacket is historically significant in Bangladesh and it is a matter of great pride that Mujib jackets made of Khadi will be adorned during the Bangladesh visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who is the biggest brand ambassador of Khadi”.
Shri Saxena said that “Mujib jacket is an immensely popular outfit in Bangladesh. For the older generation Mujib Jacket is symbolic of the ideology of their great leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman while it has increasingly become a fashion statement for the youths of Bangladesh. Likewise, Khadi, the heritage fabric of India, is a unique blend of tradition and fashion. Mujib jackets made of Khadi will add significantly to the historical and cultural values of the celebrations”. He added that this will also promote Khadi on the global and diplomatic platform in a big way.
The diplomatic consignment has already been dispatched to Dhaka. Since, the jackets were meant for diplomatic purposes, KVIC accorded top priority to it and delivered the consignment before time.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister of State for Sports & Youth Affairs Appreciates CSIR-CMERI Sports Initiatives, States SKJMFT is in Line with PM’s ‘Fit India’ Movement
Kolkata, September 17, 2021
The Union Minister of State for Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Nisith Pramanik has appreciated the efforts of CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur in arranging a mega football tournament in the name of Prof S K Joshi Memorial Football Tournament , which he stated will enthuse and encourage the youths more to participate in sporting activities. He pointed out that this particular event is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Fit India’ movement initiative and held in an ecologically responsible campus.
The tournament came to an end on Thursday  in presence of Prof.  Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI Durgapur in presence of Smt Shobhna Choudhury, Member, CSIR-Sports Promotion Board and Shri Jagtap, who is an integral part of the board also. CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad came out as the champions of the tournament. Around 250 Footballers from across the country participated in the SKJMFT-21. It may be mentioned that CSIR-CMERI had followed all appropriate COVID behaviour and protocols in organising the tournament. During the tournament, as being followed at the CSIR-CMERI premises, a number of innovative and indigenously developed scientific interventions and measures were adopted by all individuals including the participating teams, like, using face masks and its regular changes, using of Incineration Box for scientific disposal of face masks, hand gloves etc., installing of CSIR-CMERI indigenously developed COPS System for proper hand hygiene, disinfection of vehicles and vending of face masks, setting up of a localized dedicated COVID Care Centre within the premises considering any possible threat or requirement from the participants and residents during the event., providing larger dining area for the team members ensuring proper physical distancing, creating of facility of Oxygen Parlour for refreshing and re-boosting of immunity level of the participants and providing for round the clock availability of Ambulance Service to tackle with the emergent cases.
Based upon their performance in the tournament, 20 players were shortlisted who would be representing the CSIR National Team and would be competing in the Prof. S.K. Joshi Memorial Invitational Football Tournament with Inter-Departmental Teams. Prof. S.K. Joshi Memorial Invitational Football Tournament will be organised at CSIR-CMERI on September 25 and 26, 2021.
Prof. Harish Hirani, who is also President, CSIR Sports Promotion Board and President, CMERI Staff Club, thanked the officials of the CSIR-Sports Promotion Board and the organisers of the SKJMFT-21 for their incessant efforts and initiatives which has made this event a benchmark event in CSIR Sporting History. The SKJMFT event was inspired and is in perfect tune with the Prime Minister of India’s Dream Vision of a ‘Fit India’. Prof. Hirani made a special mention of Dr. Himadri Roy, Vice-President, CMERI Staff Club and Shri J.S. Sharan, Vice-President, CMERI Staff Club.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Production Linked Incentive Scheme
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry  has been formulated by the Ministry as part of “AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan” for enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities and enhancing exports with an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore. The scheme has three broad components. The first component relates to incentivizing manufacturing of four major food product segments viz. Ready to Cook/ Ready to Eat  including millet-based foods, Processed Fruits & Vegetables, Marine Products and Mozzarella Cheese. The second component is intended for incentivizing Innovative/ Organic products of SMEs across all the above four food product segments including Free Range - Eggs, Poultry Meat and Egg Products. The third component relates to support for branding and marketing abroad to incentivize the emergence of strong Indian brands.
The scheme guidelines were notified on 2nd May, 2021 and EoI was issued for inviting applications under the scheme on 2nd May, 2021 with closure date of application window as 24th June, 2021. A total of 60 applicants under Category-I, 12 applicants under Category-II and 71 applicants under Category-III have been selected recently.
This information was given by Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today
Ministry of Civil Aviation
GST reduced from 18% to 5% for domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul  services
The average number of the passenger carried in the pre-Covid financial year  was around 4 lakh per day. On 6th March 2022, domestic airlines in India carried around 3.7 lakh passengers. The number of daily air passengers may cross pre-COVID levels in a few months.
The Government has taken several steps to meet the increasing demand in aviation sector in future, some of which include the following:
 AAI has taken up development of new and existing airports with a projected capital expenditure of around Rs. 25,000 crores in next five years. This includes construction of new terminals, expansion and modification of existing terminals, expansion and/ or strengthening of existing runways, aprons, Airport Navigation Services  infrastructure, control towers and technical blocks etc.
 The Public Private Partnership  airports at Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru are undertaking major expansion projects of around Rs. 30,000 crores by 2025. Additionally, Rs. 36,000 crores have been planned for investment in the development of new Greenfield airports across the country under PPP mode.
 Government of India has accorded 'in-principle' approval for setting up of 21 Greenfield Airports across the country. So far, eight Greenfield airports namely, Sindhudurg and Shirdi in Maharashtra, Durgapur in West Bengal, Pakyong in Sikkim, Kannur in Kerala, Orvakal in Andhra Pradesh, Kalaburagi in Karnataka and Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh have been operationalized.
 Under Regional Connectivity Scheme  - UdeDesh ka Aam Nagrik , 403 routes connecting 65 airports  have been operationalised as on 31 January 2022.
 Goods and Services Tax  rate has been reduced from 18% to 5% for domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul  services.
 A conducive aircraft leasing and financing environment has been enabled.
 Improvement in air navigation infrastructure at Indian airports is being carried out.
The issue of reduction of Value Added Tax  on Aviation Turbine Fuel  has been taken up with the States and the UTs. The following 11 States/UTs have reduced the VAT on ATF to below 5%:
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry Of Civil Aviation  V. K. Singh Retd) in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Webinar on 125th Birth Anniversary Year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
An online webinar was organized by the Press Information Bureau and Regional Outreach Bureau, Chennai today to celebrate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Prof. Bernard D’ Sami, Dean of School of Human Excellence & Senior Fellow LISSTAR at Loyala College, Chennai had delivered the key note address.
While speaking on the occasion, Professor Bernard said that India’s independence was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s first priority. He elaborated on the three stages of his life.
On Netaji’s return to India from Europe after completing his education, Netaji joined the Indian National Congress. In the year 1983, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was made the President of the Indian National Congress.
He also said that Netaji introduced Radio Broadcast in 8 languages for India from Germany. Netaji along with Mohan Singh formed the Indian National Army in 1942. More than 4000 women joined the force, he added.
Shri. B. Gurubabu, Director of Press Information Bureau, Chennai in his welcome address said that Government of India is celebrating the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bhose as Parakram Diwas. Shri. Nadeem Thufail, Deputy Director of Press Information Bureau, Chennai has delivered the vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh to inaugurate two-day Conference on Jal Shakti and Disaster Management
Conference to be held on November 30-December 1, 2019 at Jammu
‘Sahyog Sankalp’ Resolution to be adopted in the Valedictory Session
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances  in collaboration with Governments of Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is organizing a two-day Conference on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ with focus on Jal Shakti and Disaster Management on November 30-December 1, 2019 at Jammu.
The two-day event will be inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State  of the Ministry of DONER, Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Atomic Energy & Space along with Shri G.C. Murmu, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri R.B. Udhayakumar, Minister for Revenue & Disaster Management, Government of Tamil Nadu and Shri R.K. Mathur Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Shri U.P. Singh, Secretary, Water Resources and Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary, J&K will also address the Inaugural Session.
On this occasion, the MoS  will release the Special issue of e-Magazine, ‘Minimum Government Maximum Governance’ based on Successful Innovations in Governance in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and also the integration of CPGRAMS Public Grievance Portal of Government of India and Awaaz-e-Awam Portal of Jammu & Kashmir.
There will be four Technical Sessions on Day 1, ‘Rejuvenation of Rivers- Cauvery and Jhelum’ and ‘Reducing Water Consumption in Agriculture’, ‘Water Warriors Discussion’ and ‘Collectors Speak on Jal Shakti Mission’. On Day 2, in the Technical Session on ‘Urban Flooding’, speakers will address on ‘Management of Floods’, ‘Forecasting & Early Warning’, ‘Emergency Responses’ and ‘NDRF Rescue Operations– 2014 Srinagar Floods and 2015 Chennai Floods’. This will be followed by Line Departments Speak deliberation. The ‘Sahyog Sankalp’ Resolution will be adopted in the Valedictory Session.
The Conference will be attended by 350 delegates from State Government – District Collectors/ District SP’s/ SDRF/ Additional District Collectors/ Civil Society/ Engineering Departments/ Food & Civil Supplies Department/ Communication/ Flood affected Families.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Celebrates 240th Corps of Engineers Day
Indian Army celebrated the 240th Corps of Engineers Day on 18 Nov 2020. In a solemn ceremony organized at ‘National War Memorial’, Lt Gen SK Shrivastava, Engineer-in-Chief along with other serving officers, JCOs and other ranks laid wreaths and paid homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
The Corps of Engineers provides combat engineering support, develops infrastructure for armed forces and other defence organisations and maintains connectivity along our vast borders besides providing succour to populace during natural disasters. These tasks are executed through four pillars of the Corps - Combat Engineers, Military Engineer Service, Border Road Organisation and Military Survey.
The Corps of Engineers has three groups, i.e. Madras Sappers, Bengal Sappers and Bombay Sappers which were amalgamated into the Corps on 18 Nov 1932. Since its inception, history is replete with colossal exemplary contributions of the Corps of Engineers both in war and peace.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Union Power Minister holds round table meeting with major German energy companies
Power Minister invites German energy companies to come and invest in India
India to add some of the largest capacities in battery storage, green hydrogen and green ammonia for our own purposes and for export: Shri R.K Singh
Significant opportunities in Offshore wind; India planning to have a capacity of 30,000 MW of Offshore wind
India will continue to be the largest and most attractive destination for RE investment: Shri Singh
Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R.K Singh, held a virtual round table meeting today with major German energy companies about their expansion in India. He invited all major German companies to come and invest in India. Union Secretary for Power Shri Alok Kumar, Joint Secretary MNRE DrVandana Kumar and other senior officials from India and Germany also joined the meeting.
Shri Singh highlighted that India has emerged as the most attractive destination for investment in Renewable Energy. India has focused programs for capacity addition and accelerating the Energy Transition, he added.
The Minister informed that India already has one of the largest RE capacities in the world, and India also has the fastest rate of growth of RE Capacity addition.
Shri Singh emphasized that India Will also add some of the largest capacities in battery storage, green hydrogen and green ammonia for its own use and also meet the growing global demand.
He stated that India will be one of the largest producers of green hydrogen in the world. We will manufacture green hydrogen at the most competitive prices, he informed the German companies.
The Minister informed the German companies that India’s plans will create significant opportunities in Offshore wind. We plan to have a capacity of 30,000 MW of Offshore wind in our country, he said. He also added that German companies are welcome to participate and compete in manufacturing of high efficiency solar cells and modules of which India is going to set up 50,000 MW capacity.
Shri R.K Singh stated that India, under Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, welcomes innovation. He underlined the numerous emerging opportunities and invited the companies to invest in India. He added that India has a completely accessible market, facilitative policies and an enabling regulatory ecosystem.
Shri Singh stated that Germany will need to import large quantities of green hydrogen and green ammonia on their path to Energy Transition and invited them to source their requirements from India. Shri R.K Singh and German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Change signed a Joint declaration of Intent on Indo- German Hydrogen Task Force yesterday. Under the agreement both countries will establish an Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force to strengthen mutual cooperation in production, utilization, storage and distribution of Green Hydrogen through building enabling frameworks for projects, regulations and standards, trade and joint research and development  projects.